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California picks EPR producer group and releases draft rules

California picks EPR producer group and releases draft rules

California is moving ahead on implementation of its extended producer responsibility law. The state agency recently released a draft of the regulations and selected a producer responsibility organization. 

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California names Circular Action Alliance its producer responsibility organization | Packaging Dive

The brand-led organization will be the state’s sole PRO, following its selection as Colorado’s PRO and a member of Maryland’s EPR advisory committee. CAA had been working in California to connect with packaging producers.

Source: California names Circular Action Alliance its producer responsibility organization | Packaging Dive

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Major glass recycler Strategic Materials files for bankruptcy amid market pressures | Waste Dive

A combination of headwinds, such as high interest rates, new competition in California and changing consumer habits have hit the glass recycler hard in recent years.

Source: Major glass recycler Strategic Materials files for bankruptcy amid market pressures | Waste Dive

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California roundup: Breaking down 2023 legislation

California roundup: Breaking down 2023 legislation

Another busy legislative season is winding down in California. Several recycling-related bills made it to the governor’s desk this year, dealing with the right to repair, extended producer responsibility and the state’s deposit return system. Others didn’t make it to the finish line. 

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California Gov. Newsom signs consumer electronics right-to-repair law | Waste Dive

California’s new law for consumer electronics is among the strongest in the country, advocates say. Newsom vetoed a separate right-to-repair bill for powered wheelchairs, citing healthcare complexities.

Source: California Gov. Newsom signs consumer electronics right-to-repair law | Waste Dive

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Right-to-repair, bottle bill update pass in CA

Right-to-repair, bottle bill update pass in CA

California’s right-to-repair bill for electronics awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, as does a bill that will update and expand the state’s deposit return system. 

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California bills on right-to-repair, bottle deposits, labor and plastic reduction headed to governor

Advocates expect the governor to sign a long-awaited right-to-repair bill. The state is also poised to add juice to the bottle bill and establish laws related to an upcoming extended producer responsibility program for packaging.

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California legislative snapshot: Right-to-repair, labor dispute bill, bottle bill expansion still on table

California’s legislative session ends Sept. 14 and a handful of waste and recycling bills are still inching toward a final vote. Two EPR bills for textiles and solar panels are among the bills that will be carried over into 2024.

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Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill | Ars Technica

As California legislation nears finish line, Apple suddenly switches sides.

Source: Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill | Ars Technica

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Apple’s U-Turn: Tech Giant Finally Backs Repair in California! | iFixit News

Hold the iPhone. Believe it or not, Apple is actually endorsing Right to Repair!

Source: Apple’s U-Turn: Tech Giant Finally Backs Repair in California! | iFixit News